Singer/Songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Travis McCready comes back to The Hook Rocks to update everyone on his new music & what's been happening in his creative lab. Travis shares his genius about what true art is as well as finding the balance between artistic freedom & success. Please enjoy the episode! Travis McCready https://www.instagram.com/travismccready/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081709651976 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPycyZHaOEcbgrb9mtsfaw The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The Dust Coda raises the bar even higher than their previous record "Mojo Skyline" with the captivating "Loco Paradise". Lead singer John Drake returns for a chat with The Hook Rocks about the album & the benchmarks the band has achieved, validating where they're headed. Please enjoy the podcast! The Dust Coda https://thedustcoda.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheDustCoda/ https://twitter.com/TheDustCoda https://www.instagram.com/thedustcoda The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The legendary Don Dokken sits down with The Hook Rocks in an engaging conversation reflecting on his career as one of the most recognizable frontman in rock history. He talks his friendship with Eddie Van Halen, Lemmy Kilmister, & The Scorpions while also breaking down the history & drama pertaining to the band Dokken...and touches on an upcoming Netflix movie about the band as well as their new album "When Heaven Comes Down"! Please enjoy the episode! Dokken https://www.dokken.net https://www.facebook.com/DokkenOfficial https://www.instagram.com/Dokken_official? https://twitter.com/dokken The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Singer/Songwriter Elles Bailey brings a deep layered soulful sound with elements of Blues & R &B to her music. The vulnerable tone of her voice captures the emotion and perspective of her lyrics. The Hook Rocks chats with her about creating & navigating through her emotions. Please enjoy the episode! Elles Bailey https://www.ellesbailey.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ellesbailey https://www.instagram.com/EllesBailey https://twitter.com/EllesBailey The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The most misunderstood genre in rock music today is Stoner Rock. The music itself is old school metal like Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, & Mountain with elements of NWOBHM, and grunge era bands like Soundgarden & Alice In Chains. What is there not to like? The Hook Rocks welcomes fellow Groove Council member and writer for Musipedia of Metal & Doom Charts Rich Piva to discuss the new genre of real heavy metal. Please enjoy the episode! Rich Piva https://twitter.com/fuzzdoomrip https://musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/ https://doomcharts.com/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Two worlds collide from rock 'n' roll and country as Megan & Dylan formed the emerging southern rock band Parker Barrow. The Hook Rocks gets insight from both of them on their influences and where their road is leading while they grind it out on the road. Please enjoy the episode! Parker Barrow https://www.weareparkerbarrow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/parkerbarrowproject/ https://www.instagram.com/weareparkerbarrow/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwhT5OekkS7F76fjYvff-g The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Emily Wolfe sits down with The Hook Rocks for the first time and speaks about her upcoming album "The Blowback"! Emily shares insight on what it was like to produce her music for the first time and channeling her rage during the creative process. Please enjoy the episode! Emily Wolfe https://www.emilywolfemusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/emilywolfemusic https://www.instagram.com/emilywolfemusic/ https://twitter.com/EmilyWolfeMusic The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

In an engaging and at times emotional conversation singer Jared Weeks talks his path back to being the frontman of the band Saving Abel. Jared shares how he became a student of himself and how he changed his perspective on life and staying in the resent. Please enjoy the episode! Saving Abel https://www.savingabel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/savingabel https://www.instagram.com/thesavingabel/ https://twitter.com/savingabel The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

With her latest single "Sweet 'Lil Lies" released, blues guitarist & singer/songwriter Joanne Shaw Taylor continues her evolution as an artist. She chats with The Hook Rocks abut the new single, her love for Texas blues, and her journey from classical guitar to playing the blues. Please enjoy the episode! Joanne Shaw Taylor https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/joanneshawtaylor/ https://www.instagram.com/joanneshawtaylor/ https://twitter.com/joshawtaylor The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The Hook Rocks welcomes back our resident music business insider Kristi Enigl to discuss the latest on Live Nation policy changes, the recent sale of Bandcamp, ChatGPT/AI, and more. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network Kristi Enigl https://www.instagram.com/krisieng/ https://twitter.com/KristiEnigl The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The long awaited return of the Canadian powerhouse band La Chinga is finally here. Singer/Bassist Carl Spackler returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the bands new album "Primal Forces"! Please enjoy the episode! La Chinga https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/primal-forces https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063583570975 https://www.instagram.com/lachingaband/?hl=en https://twitter.com/chinga_la? The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The love for Eddie Van Halen remains strong throughout the world after 3 years since his passing.The Hook Rocks annual celebration of his life features a conversation with extraordinary guitarist Tracii Guns of LA Guns. Tracii shares stories about their friendship, the impact Eddie had on his life, and the reaction he had when he found out he had passed. Please enjoy the episode! Tracii Guns http://www.lagunsmusic.com/ https://www.tracii.net/ https://www.facebook.com/traciiguns/ https://www.instagram.com/traciiguns/ https://twitter.com/traciiguns The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

We are back with our quarterly segment on the top albums from July through September 2023! Chris Corradetti and The Hook Rocks break down all the great music that has been released in the third quarter of 2023 and choose our favorites! Once again, with so much great music being released some difficult choices had to be made. We also included several of our Twitter followers and their selections. It was fun but also painful. Please enjoy the episode! The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Ayron Jones hits #1 again on the Billboard mainstream rock charts with his latest single "Blood In The Water". He talks with The Hook Rocks about his new album "Chronicles of The Kid", staying in the present, and being prepared for success as he grows in popularity. Please enjoy the episode! Ayron Jones https://www.ayronjonesmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ayronjonesmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/ayronjonesmusic/?hl=en https://twitter.com/AyronJonesMusic The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Formerly of Philadelphia and now in Arizona bassist Rachel Bello is navigating her way through the world of rock 'n' roll. She chats with The hook Rocks about being influenced by Aerosmith and how she started playing bass. We talk her current gig entertaining audiences with Hollywood Gods & Monster which allows her to expand her knowledge of the instrument. We also discuss her love for animals and her involvement in rescuing them. Please enjoy the conversation! Rachel Bello https://www.facebook.com/rachel.bello.96/ https://www.instagram.com/rach_bello/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rachelbello89 The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

After being put on hold due to the pandemic, 1000mods are finally touring North America. Drummer Labros G speaks to The Hook Rocks about the tour, the band, and being able to play songs from their 2020 album "Youth of Dissent" for fans in the states. Please enjoy the episode! 1000mods https://www.1000mods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/1000mods https://www.instagram.com/1000mods/ https://twitter.com/1000_mods?lang=gl The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Fresh off the release of "Glory" The Glorious Sons singer Brett Emmons shares his struggles with the creative process and his own personal growth while recording their new album. He speaks of how the band persevered, dug deep, and how proud he is of the music they recorded. . Please enjoy the episode! Glorious Sons https://www.theglorioussons.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TheGloriousSons/ https://www.instagram.com/theglorioussons/ https://twitter.com/TheGloriousSons The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

Ronnie James Dio lived by the words he sang. He was authentic. His wife Wendy Dio visits with The Hook Rocks to discuss the documentary "Dreamers Never Die" and the new box set featuring the last four studio album by the band Dio. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast network! Ronnie James Dio https://www.ronniejamesdio.com/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDio/ https://www.instagram.com/_ronniejamesdio/ https://twitter.com/officialrjdio The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The Hook Rocks welcomes Richard Benefield, fellow Groove Council member and organizer of the Sweet Relief charity event in Richardson, TX at the Six Springs Tavern. The event featured six independent artists Griffin Holtby, Eyebolt, AbbyK, Christian Shields, Black Heart Saints, & Leilani Kilgore and was hosted by LA Guns guitarist Ace Von Johnson. Rich talks about the event, the silent auction, and the charity. Please enjoy the episode! Charity & Band Information https://twitter.com/pachyrhizodus https://www.sweetrelief.org/ https://www.acevonjohnson.com/site/ https://www.griffinholtby.com/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Eyeboltofficial-100068551573621/ https://www.abbykrocks.com/ https://christianshieldsrocks.com/ https://blackheartsaintsmusic.com/ https://leilanikilgore.com/ https://www.sixspringslive.com/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The Hook Rocks favorite luthier Mike Longacre of At Mike's Guitar Parlor in Hermosa Beach, Ca returns for another chapter in our discussion on legendary guitar players. In this episode we talk Jimmy Page and his style, presentation, & why he influenced a generation of guitar players. Please enjoy the episode! Mike Longacre http://mikesguitarparlor.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057257478344 https://www.instagram.com/atmikesguitar/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The new album by The Record Company "The Fourth Album" is out and singer/guitarist Chris Vos stops by The Hook Rocks for an enjoyable conversation about connecting with music, the blues, and their new record. It was a ton of fun and can't wait fr his next visit. He does have a question for anyone listening so please leave your response in the comment section. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast network! The Record Company https://therecordcompany.net/ https://www.facebook.com/therecordcompany/photos https://www.instagram.com/therecordcompany/ https://twitter.com/therecordcomp The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks/ https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/ https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/pantheonpods/ https://twitter.com/pantheonpods

The Hook Rocks reviews the recent Bourbon House show at Q Bar in Darien, Il, plus a few other points of discussion. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Bourbon House https://www.bourbonhouserocks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/bourbonhouseofficial/ https://twitter.com/BourbonHouse_ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Independent artists Erin Coburn & Leilani Kilgore hit the road on the "Fire & Frets" tour playing cities across the US. Listen in as Erin & Leilani talk about touring, being inspired to play guitar, creating music, and being an independent artist. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts https://twitter.com/pantheonpods Erin Coburn https://www.erincoburn.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ErinCoburnOfficial/ https://www.instagram.com/erincoburnofficial/ https://www.bandsintown.com/a/9427034-erin-coburn Leilani Kilgore https://leilanikilgore.com/https://www.facebook.com/LeilaniKilgoreMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/leilanikilgore https://twitter.com/LeilaniKilgore The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

What was thought to be a simple surgery ended up almost taking the life of Steeheart frontman Miljenko Matijevic. The singer speaks with The Hook Rocks about his near fatal stroke and his recovery. Miljenko shares his thoughts on moving forward, the music business, and what's ahead. Please enjoy this episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! Steelheart https://steelheart.com https://twitter.com/STEELHEARTBAND https://www.instagram.com/steelheart01/ https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSteelheart/ Pantheon Podcasts http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts The Hook Rocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/

Lead singer & guitarist Damon Johnson returns to The Hook Rocks to talk the Brother Cane reunion & the 30th anniversary of the bands debut album. Damon discusses the journey that led him to bringing the group back to life as well as his path since they originally disbanded. Please enjoy the episode! Part of The Pantheon Podcast Network! http://pantheonpodcasts.com https://twitter.com/pantheonpods https://www.facebook.com/PantheonPodcasts Brother Cane https://brothercane.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brothercaneofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/brothercane/ https://twitter.com/realbrothercane?lang=en https://brothercane.myshopify.com/ The Hook Rocks https://www.facebook.com/TheHookRocks https://twitter.com/TheHookRocks https://www.instagram.com/thehookrocks/